Kent County property record for 6537 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,577 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,500 (Jun 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,881 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-22-06-426-036 |
| Primary APN | 41-22-06-426-036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,577 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,577 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 388 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 828 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 6537 EASTERN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49508-7045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-10 LOW |
| Legal Description | N 110 FT OF S 330 FT OF THAT PART OF NE 1/4 SE 1/4 LYING E OF E LINE OF LOT 12 OF TED BREEN PLAT EXTENSION * SEC 6 T5N R11W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
6537 Eastern Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1993.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6537 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3267 / 961 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Gaines Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Kentwood Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $243,300 | $486,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,881.00 | $159,200 | $318,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6537 Eastern Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6537 Eastern Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BYRON-GAINES UTILITY AUTHORITY serves 37,464 people · EPA ID MI0001023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WYOMING |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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